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DN Colleges Group - Provision of Student Transport Services

DN Colleges Group

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Aug 2026 at 09:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

21 Jul 2026 at 11:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 May 2026 at 18:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

DN Colleges Group is procuring fully managed student transport for North Lindsey College in Scunthorpe, serving designated Route 642. The requirement covers reliable, safe and compliant road transport for college students and learners. The appointed provider supplies suitable vehicles and drivers, manages day-to-day operations and provides all supporting systems needed to run the route. The buyer is DN Colleges Group, a public undertaking based in Doncaster, with the service centred on North Lindsey College, Kingsway, Scunthorpe. This is a passenger transport services opportunity rather than a vehicle supply-only contract: suppliers need to take responsibility for the complete managed transport operation. The relevant service classification is road transport services (CPV 60100000), with wider transport services also identified (CPV 60000000).

This procurement has been completed through an above-threshold open procedure. One lot was evaluated on quality at 60% and price at 40%; the lot was identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises. The estimated value was £250,000 excluding VAT (£300,000 including VAT). Four bids were received and one reached the final stage. The contract was awarded to Roadcar, Stagecoach Grimsby-Cleethorpes and Stagecoach in Hull, on 20 July 2026, for £343,302.03 excluding VAT. The contract was signed on 4 August 2026 and has a value of £343,302.03 excluding VAT (£411,962.44 including VAT). It runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029, with two possible 12-month extensions, giving a maximum end date of 31 August 2031. The tender deadline was 8 June 2026, and the enquiry deadline was 29 May 2026.

This award demonstrates an established requirement for a college-managed student bus route, with the buyer placing greater weight on service quality than price. A credible future competitor would need to operate safe, reliable and compliant passenger transport, provide appropriate vehicles and qualified drivers, and manage the route as an integrated service rather than simply supplying vehicles or labour. Operational management capability and supporting systems will be important, including the ability to coordinate drivers, vehicles, scheduling, communications and day-to-day service assurance for learners. The requirement is suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, so smaller specialist transport operators may be able to compete, either independently or through a delivery partnership. Evidence of dependable education, community or other passenger transport operations would help demonstrate capability against the quality-led evaluation approach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DN Colleges Group - Provision of Student Transport Services

Notice Description

North Lindsey College, of Kingsway, Scunthorpe, DN17 1AJ requires the provision of reliable, safe, and compliant student transport services for designated Route 642. The Service Provider shall deliver a fully managed transport service, including vehicles, drivers, operational management, and all supporting systems required to meet the needs of the College and its learners. The appointed Service Provider will be considered the approved supplier of Student Transport services route 642.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06952c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075061-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£343,302 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£343,302 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DN Colleges Group
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 2RF
Postcode Area
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Roadcar, Stagecoach Grimsby-Cleethorpes, Stagecoach in Hull,

Further Information

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